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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 1996
Filed:
Mar. 09, 1994
Koosuke Hashimoto, Nagaokakyo, JP;
Eiji Matsuo, Nagaokakyo, JP;
Hisashi Kawagoe, Kawanishi, JP;
Hiroaki Iwaasa, Kawanishi, JP;
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A remote control system includes a remote control unit and a controlled unit. The remote control unit is moved in space, and includes a movement detector, selection switch and transmitter. The movement detector detects movement of the remote control unit. The transmitter transmits output of the movement detector and the selection switch. The controlled unit includes a display device, receiver, and controller. The display device includes a display screen, and displays a cursor and icons on the display screen. The receiver receives the output of the movement detector and the selection switch transmitted by the transmitter. The controller moves the cursor across the display screen in accordance with the output of the movement detector and the selection switch.